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John Rylands Library

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Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 8 October 2025
We showcase the use of our antique and fully functional Colombian printing press. Based on the collections, the prints are free to take home after the demonstration. The John Rylands…

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Rare Reads

10:40 - 11:20 8 October 2025
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

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Rylands Discovery Tour

15:00 - 15:30 8 October 2025
During our Rylands Discovery Tours our staff will travel with you through the library spaces and share the fascinating history of the founding of the library, the breadth of the rare…

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Community Playlist Live

17:30 - 20:00 9 October 2025
Get your dancing shoes on and join us at the John Rylands library for an evening of music and memories. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of LGBT Foundation, AllFM DJ Vicky Richardson…

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Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 9 October 2025
We showcase the use of our antique and fully functional Colombian printing press. Based on the collections, the prints are free to take home after the demonstration. The John Rylands…

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Rare Reads

14:10 - 14:50 9 October 2025
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

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Rylands Discovery Tour

15:00 - 15:30 9 October 2025
During our Rylands Discovery Tours our staff will travel with you through the library spaces and share the fascinating history of the founding of the library, the breadth of the rare…

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Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 10 October 2025
We showcase the use of our antique and fully functional Colombian printing press. Based on the collections, the prints are free to take home after the demonstration. The John Rylands…

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Rare Reads

10:40 - 11:20 10 October 2025
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

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Rare Reads

14:10 - 14:50 10 October 2025
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

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Rylands Discovery Tour

15:00 - 15:30 10 October 2025
During our Rylands Discovery Tours our staff will travel with you through the library spaces and share the fascinating history of the founding of the library, the breadth of the rare…

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Rylands Discovery Tour

11:00 - 11:30 11 October 2025
During our Rylands Discovery Tours our staff will travel with you through the library spaces and share the fascinating history of the founding of the library, the breadth of the rare…

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Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 15 October 2025
We showcase the use of our antique and fully functional Colombian printing press. Based on the collections, the prints are free to take home after the demonstration. The John Rylands…

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Rare Reads

10:40 - 11:20 15 October 2025
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

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Rare Reads

14:10 - 14:50 15 October 2025
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

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Rylands Discovery Tour

15:00 - 15:30 15 October 2025
During our Rylands Discovery Tours our staff will travel with you through the library spaces and share the fascinating history of the founding of the library, the breadth of the rare…

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Flesh at The Haçienda: Panel discussion at The John Rylands Library

18:30 - 20:00 16 October 2025
SOLD OUT Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring the legendary queer nightclub 'Flesh' at The Haçienda, a staple of Manchester’s nightlife in the 1990's. Moderated by Paul…

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Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 16 October 2025
We showcase the use of our antique and fully functional Colombian printing press. Based on the collections, the prints are free to take home after the demonstration. The John Rylands…

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Rare Reads

14:10 - 14:50 16 October 2025
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

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Rylands Discovery Tour

15:00 - 15:30 16 October 2025
During our Rylands Discovery Tours our staff will travel with you through the library spaces and share the fascinating history of the founding of the library, the breadth of the rare…

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Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 17 October 2025
We showcase the use of our antique and fully functional Colombian printing press. Based on the collections, the prints are free to take home after the demonstration. The John Rylands…

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Rare Reads

10:40 - 11:20 17 October 2025
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

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Rare Reads

14:10 - 14:50 17 October 2025
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

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Rylands Discovery Tour

15:00 - 15:30 17 October 2025
During our Rylands Discovery Tours our staff will travel with you through the library spaces and share the fascinating history of the founding of the library, the breadth of the rare…

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Rylands Discovery Tour

11:00 - 11:30 18 October 2025
During our Rylands Discovery Tours our staff will travel with you through the library spaces and share the fascinating history of the founding of the library, the breadth of the rare…

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